Packet updated 4/2016 - The Village of Walden

THE
VILLAGE OF WALDEN
Business/Property Owner
WELCOME
PACKET
One Municipal Square
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 778-2177
(845) 778-2170 fax
www.villageofwalden.org
[email protected]
A GUIDE TO STARTING OUT IN THE VILLAGE OF WALDEN, NY
While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication, The Village of Walden
cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information due to the fact that much of the information is created by external sources.
Changes/updates brought to the attention of The Village of Walden and verified will be corrected in future editions.
If you are uncertain how/if something applies to you, please contact us so we can work directly with your individual situation.
PRINT DATE: 4/1/2016
Dear Prospective Walden Business/Property Owner,
Thank you for your interest in starting a business or owning a property in the Village of Walden, NY.
Walden’s prime geographic location and competitive real estate prices make investing your business
or starting a family here, a very smart choice. As a Village, we strive towards the common goal of
continuing to make downtown Walden not only a successful business district, but also a strong
community. You will soon find that Walden provides you with a warm and friendly foundation to
build your business and your home.
This “Welcome Packet” is brought to you by The Village of Walden and contains information which
we hope you will find useful. The Village of Walden truly values your investment in our community
and fully extends our services to your exercise, as we are dedicated to supporting and facilitating the
growth and prosperity of your business and community experience. We are your enthusiast, your
resource center, your marketer and link to local governments.
We encourage you to reach out to us via email at [email protected] as a first step in
your pursuit to start or grow in Walden. We will walk you through the entire process step by step
at no cost to you. We also are here to answer any questions regarding services for your home and
programs for your family.
Thank you for contributing to Walden’s business and community fabric.
Sincerely,
The Village of Walden
One Municipal Square
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 778-2177
(845) 778-2170 fax
www.villageofwalden.org
[email protected]
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Contents
Welcome to the Village of Walden ....................................................................................................................... 3
Village of Walden Department Directory ............................................................................................................. 3
Profile of the Village of Walden ........................................................................................................................... 4
The Josephine-Louise Public Library ............................................................................................................... 6
The Village of Walden Police Department ....................................................................................................... 6
The Walden Fire District ................................................................................................................................... 7
General Information about the Village of Walden................................................................................................ 7
Policies and Procedure Considerations ............................................................................................................. 7
Important Meetings .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Local Periodicals ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Places of Worship .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Youth Activities ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Additional Community Services and Amenities .............................................................................................. 12
Being a Good Neighbor ................................................................................................................................... 12
Utility and Services Considerations ................................................................................................................. 13
Mass Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 14
The Walden Community Council ................................................................................................................... 15
Walden Sunshine Society .................................................................................................................................... 16
Walden Business Listing ...................................................................................................................................... 16
General information about the County of Orange and State of New York......................................................... 21
Orange County and Town of Montgomery Chambers of Commerce ................................................................. 23
Introduction to SCORE/Small business counseling ............................................................................................. 24
Other helpful resources ...................................................................................................................................... 24
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Welcome to the Village of Walden
Village of Walden Department Directory
VILLAGE OF WALDEN
(POPULATION: 7,164)
One Municipal Square
Walden, NY 12586
www.villageofwalden.org
[email protected]
(845) 778-2177
Fax (845) 778-2170
Office Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Thursday
8:00am-12:00pm Friday
*Mayor – Susan M. Rumbold
*Village Trustees
Edmond Leonard
Sean T. Hoffman
Gerald Mishk Jr.
Brenda Adams
John Ramos
Brian B. Sebring
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm
Village Manager – John Revella………………………….ext. 1500
Village Clerk – Tara Bliss…………………………………….ext. 1501
Treasurer – Kelly A. Kelly..………………………………….ext. 1502
Deputy Treasurer – Lauren Bliss…………………………ext. 1503
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer – Marisa Kraus……………………….ext. 1514
Building Inspector – Dean Stickles……………………..ext. 1504
Code Enforcement Officer – Jay Buchalski…………ext. 1506
Building Dept. Secretary – Vicki Kurtz…………..…...ext. 1505
Planning Board – Stan Plato, Chair
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Meeting: 1 Monday & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm
Zoning Board of Appeals – Becky Pearson, Chair
Meeting: 1st Thursday of each month (as needed), 7:30pm
*Justice – Raynard Ozman………………………..……………ext. 1508
Acting Village Justice – Fred Gorss……….……..………..ext. 1507
Court Clerk – Gayle Smith……………………….…………….ext. 1507
Water Department……………………………………………….ext. 1522
Sewer Department……………………………………………….ext. 1520
Public Works………………………………………………………..ext. 1521
Public Works Garage…………………………………………….ext. 1525
Recreation & Parks………………………………………..…...ext. 1524
Chief of Police – Jeffry Holmes…………………….………..778-5595
Josephine Louise Public Library…………………………….778-7621
Village Historian – Mary Ellen Matise……………………778-1369
Attorney – Dickover, Donnelly & Donovan, LLP…….294-9447
Engineer – Lanc & Tully Engineers…………………………294-3700
*Indicates Elected Position
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Profile of the Village of Walden
The Village of Walden has a population of just over 7,000 people and is likely to continue to
experience population growth during the next decade due to the quality of life that it offers its
residents. About 72% of Walden’s population consists of families with children, making Walden a
place where both parents and children are likely to develop social ties with their neighbors, as well as
find family-oriented services and have a strong sense of civic pride. Our Valley Central School
District and college-educated residents are close to the national average for all communities at about
22%, providing an environment conducive to academic values.
Situated in the northeastern portion of beautiful
Orange County on the Wallkill River, you can find
the Village of Walden at the crossroads of State
Highway 208 and 52. We are only 10 minutes
from Stewart International Airport, and 5 miles
from Interstate 84 and its associated "Golden
Triangle" (with the New York State Thruway/I-87
and NY 17 (the future I-86).
Proximity to the Cities of Albany and New York
provide access to a large highly skilled labor pool,
major markets, specialized materials, components
and services. It enables residents to enjoy easy
access to educational, medical, cultural,
entertainment and other big city opportunities.
Our unique geographic location and strategic positioning help to support healthy economic growth for
both new and existing businesses and provides entrepreneurs and residents with the best of both
worlds. With a healthy traditional downtown corridor, a busy highway commercial corridor and easy
access to the large neighboring cities, this community has very favorable growth prospects.
The Village of Walden has a rich and diverse natural environment that offers its residents an
abundance of open space and recreational opportunities. The Village of Walden manages seven
public parks and offers a variety of recreation programs. In total, nearly 145 acres of land is
designated as public parkland including the following:
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Wooster Memorial Grove Park – 89 East Route 52; 9.4 acres. Surrounded by the Tin
Brook, offers a large playground, indoor & outdoor basketball courts, a bandstand, a seasonal
ice rink, and is home to the Village of Walden Recreation Department 'Teen Center'. The park
also contains Walden's former train station, which has since been renovated as a recreational
facility.
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Bradley Park – 48 Albany Avenue; 34.2 acres.
Contains 4 baseball fields, 1 softball field, 2
tennis courts, a large playground, a skateboard
park, and a Pavilion. A Scout Cabin is also
available for scout troops to host their meetings or
programs.
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James W. Olley Community Park – 97
Sherman Avenue; 98.9 acres. Offers a man-made
beach with public swimming and fishing, several
playgrounds, picnic grove, un-improved walking
trails, and is home to the Village's Summer
Recreation Camp.
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Mary Jean “Midge” Norman Park - Alfred
Place; .23 acres. The only park on the 'West Side'
offers a small playground and basketball court.
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Veteran’s Memorial Park – West Side of Veteran’s Memorial Bridge; Route 52. Celebrating
our Veterans service, personalized engraved memorial bricks line the walkways in their honor
as well as banners placed along the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. To memorialize your favorite
veteran with either a banner or a brick please visit out Veteran’s Park page on our website for
the most up to date forms and deadlines.
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Maple Street Boat Launch – Maple Street, a 1.2 acre parcel of land on the eastern shore of
the Wallkill River allows residents access to the river where they can boat, fish, canoe or
kayak.
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Martin Bedesky Park – Pond Road, consists of .44 acres and contains a children’s
playground and picnic table. Located in the southernmost
portion of the Village of Walden.
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Fireman’s Triangle – Village Square is adorned by a
beautiful Civil War Monument erected in 1890 to honor
the men of Montgomery who lost their lives 1861-1865.
Our Fireman’s Triangle features the Fireman’s
Monument dedicated by the citizens of Walden to their
Volunteer Fire Department on October 14, 1909. A
monument honoring and memorializing the deceased
volunteers of The Fearless Hook and Ladder Co #1 and
the Ladies Auxiliary also stands tall. It is also home to
the Armed Forces Tribute sponsored by the William
Deakin Post 158 of the American Legion in 1958. Most
recently was an installation of a memorial garden
dedicated in 2014 by the Walden Community Council in
honor of longtime resident Rose M. Oliva.
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McKinley Monument – Intersection of Route 208 and Route 52 featuring a statue of the 25th
US President William McKinley unveiled on May 30, 1924 -- a statue of McKinley clutching
a pole with a big American flag, stuck in the heart of Knifetown. "Erected by the working men
of Walden" is inscribed on its base and was erected with funds left by Col. Thomas W.
Bradley, president of the U.S. Knife Company and longtime McKinley friend.
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Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail - Beginning at Wooster Grove, once the Wallkill Valley
Railroad, now thrives as a 3.22-mile long, paved trail. It links the Village of Walden to the
Hamlet of Wallkill in Ulster County. The trail is used for walking, jogging, bicycling and dog
walking. While the entrance at the top of Woodruff Street is maintained by the Village, the
Trail itself is maintained by the Town of Montgomery.
The Josephine-Louise Public Library
The Josephine-Louise Public Library provides materials and services to help
meet the diverse educational, professional, and recreational needs of the
community. To meet this goal, emphasis is placed on providing a variety of
materials and services for people of all ages with differing cultural and personal
interests. The Library strives to create an appropriate environment to meet these needs.
The Library offers services such as Toddler Time, Story Time, Lego Club, Scrabble Club, Mahjong
Club, Family Book Club, Chess Club, as well as After School and Summer Reading Programs.
Throughout the year, they host events including afternoon at the movies, Music in the Grove Concert
Series, continuing education programs and meet and greets with various authors.
Check their website www.waldenlibrary.org for upcoming events or feel free to give them a call 845778-7621.
The Village of Walden Police Department
Village of Walden is served by its own police force, which provides 24 hours-7
days a week protection for residents and consists of a full-time chief, full-time
Sergeants, full-time Patrol Officers, and up to fifteen part-time Patrol Officers.
Our Village is approximately four square miles of mostly dense populated
neighborhoods which are patrolled with six marked patrol vehicles, two Raleigh
F500 and two Cannondale Police bicycles. There is a foot-patrol that walks, or a bike-patrol that
rides the Main Street area from 6:00PM until Midnight. There are three full-time and various parttime Dispatchers that operate our 24 hour a day communications area. They respond to all calls made
to 911 and can be reached at 845-778-5595. It is home to “Operation Reassurance” where officers
perform welfare checks to residents. http://waldenpd.com/
For up to the minute updates on snow storms or emergencies check the Village hotline number at
845-778-4919.
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The Walden Fire District
The Walden Fire District covers the entire Village as well as portions of the Town
of Montgomery and is a Volunteer District. For any emergency issues please call
911. For general information on use of the Social Hall call the Social Hall Director
at (845) 234-3421. The Walden Fire District Main Office is located at Walden Fire
Station 1 - 230 Old Orange Ave. The Mailing address is P.O. Box 264 Walden, NY 12586. The
Phone Number to the Station is: (845) 778-7171.
General Information about the Village of Walden
If you are considering owning commercial real estate or operating a business (or both!) in the Village
of Walden there are several considerations to be aware of that will vary depending on your goals. We
recommend you contact Village Hall at 845-778-2177.
Please be aware that many Village of Walden Permits, and/or applications which require review and
registrations, require a set fee. Please inquire about any costs you may incur so as to be aware of them
before you begin.
Policies and Procedure Considerations
1. CodeRED – Stay informed and get updates during storms and emergencies. Sign up to be
notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or
critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil
water notices, and missing child reports.
https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=ts4QhzJ8IG%2fYOucc6XryIw%3d%3d
2. Parking – There are several public parking lots in The Village of Walden; Oak Street and
Maple Street offer 24 hours parking and Orchard Street has timed 3 hour parking. See Article
VIII of the Village Code for regulations on Parking. When the Snow Parking Policy is in
effect in the Village, vehicles cannot be parked on any public road after a snow fall of two (2)
inches or more. Please visit our website or call our Village hotline at 845-778-4919 for alert
messages.
3. Zoning – The first thing to consider is whether the use you are proposing is permitted under
the Village of Walden Zoning ordinance. A copy of the Village’s zoning map is at the end of
this packet. To learn more about the zoning ordinance please contact the Village Building
Department and review the Village Code1.
http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Use_Variance_Application.pdf
http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Area_Variance_Application.pdf
4. Site Plan review – If major alterations to a site, or exterior of a building are proposed, a site
plan review process (complete with an architectural rendering of the entire site) may be
necessary. http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Site_Plan_Approval_Application.pdf
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The Village of Walden Code can be found in the Reference Section of the Josephine Louise Public Library, 5 Scofield
Street, Walden, NY and online at http://www.ecode360.com/?custId=WA0823.
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5. Signage – The Village has a sign ordinance. Article VII of the Village Code contains the
schedule of permitted signs per zoning district. Prior to placement of any signs, consult the
Code or call the Building Department with questions.
6. Temporary Event Signs – Please contact the Building Department prior to displaying any
Temporary Signs, Banners, Announcements, or Notices such as Sandwich Board signs for the
Temporary Event Sign Application. All applications MUST be submitted 30 days prior to
event for Village Board approval. Applications must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the
meeting, along with the proposed sign, banner, announcement or notice to be displayed.
Incomplete applications will be held to the next regular Village Board Meeting.
http://www.villageofwalden.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sign-approval-form.pdf
7. Building Permits – Most renovation activities require a permit. Before embarking on any
renovations please confirm whether the project you are undertaking requires a building permit
or not. In addition please confirm that the renovations you are planning will be acceptable
when it comes time for an occupancy permit to be issued. Please call us so we can walk you
through the process. http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Building_Permit_Application.pdf
8. Inspections – Before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued the space for your business may
need to be inspected to ensure that all the applicable local and state housing and fire codes are
met.
9. Street Opening Permits – Anything that requires digging on Village Streets such as Utility
line repairs or installations also require a permit through the Building Department.
10. Trash Removal – The Village of Walden does provide trash and recyclable materials pickup
for all residential and commercial properties. Contact Village Hall with questions or
concerns. See page 12 for days of pickup.
11. Maintenance - For street or sidewalk maintenance issues please contact the Village of
Walden Department of Public Works at (845) 778-2177 ext. 1521.
*For a schedule of Village fees, please see the schedule via the attached link:
http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms-minutes-and-agendas (Scroll down to Documents and the fees
are listed by department)
Important Meetings
There are several meetings that occur on a periodic basis within the Village that you may consider
attending depending on your situation and what you need to address.
1. Board of Trustees of Walden - The Village Board makes leadership and policy decisions for
the community with a focus on the long-term financial stability of the Village, identification
of community priorities and development of an economic development program with the
implantation and day-to-day operations guided by the Village Manager.
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The Village Board of Trustees meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in
the Bradley Assembly Room, 3rd Floor Village Hall. Please see the Village of Walden
Calendar to confirm dates of meetings.
2. The Planning Board - normally meets the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month.
Public hearings allow citizens to comment on all proposed changes to the Plan of
Conservation and Development, the Zoning Map, Zoning and Subdivision regulations and
special permit applications. See the Village of Walden Calendar for meeting dates and times.
3. Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting: First Thursday of the month 7:30pm at Village
Hall as needed.
4. Walden Community Council – If you have an interest in the positive promotion of the
Village of Walden, the Walden Community Council is for you! Monthly meetings are held in
businesses, public and historic buildings throughout the Village, on the second Wednesday of
every month at 7PM. Meetings are open to the public and new members are encouraged to
join. Locations vary and are published in the Wallkill Valley Times. Or visit
http://www.waldencommunitycouncil.org/ for meeting times.
Local Periodicals
The following local periodicals will be useful to you as both a new resident and business owner:
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Village of Walden Bi-Monthly Calendar – Put together by the Village Clerk and mailed
every 2 months to residents and businesses of community events, schedules, and notices.
Wallkill Valley Times – Weekly publication of the Times Community Newspapers of the
Hudson Valley, 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550, (845) 561-0170.
http://wallkillvalleytimes.net/
Times Herald Record – Daily publication of the Hudson Valley Media Group, Times
Herald-Record, 40 Mulberry Street, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown, NY 10940-6357, 1-888620-1700. http://services.hudsonvalley.com/reader-services/
Walden Quarterly Magazine – Quarterly publication of John Kidd Promotions, P.O. Box
963, Pine Bush, NY 12566 (845) 551-1801. http://johnkiddpromotions.com/home.html
Places of Worship
Below is an alphabetical listing of local places of worship:
 First Reformed Church – 70 Scofield Street - (845) 778-5405
 Fox Hill Community – 151 Bowne Drive – (845) 658-7700
 Freedom Road Bible Church – 850 Route 52 - (845) 778-4290
 Greater Love Deliverance Center II – 175 South Montgomery Street – (845) 313-3122
 Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church – 42 Walnut Street - (845) 778-5719
 St. Andrews Episcopal Church – 15 Walnut Street – (845) 778-5310
 Shanti Mandir – 51 Muktananda Marg – (845) 778-1008
 Tabernacle of Faith Christian Fellowship – 3 North Street - (845) 713-4670
 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church – 2520 Route 208 - (845) 778-7119
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Tsechen Kunchab Ling - Temple of All-Encompassing Great Compassion - 12 Edmunds Lane
- (301) 906-3378
Victory Church of God – 4 Scofield Street - (845) 778-2768
Walden Baptist Church – 38 Bank Street - (845) 778-5611
Walden Jewish Community Center - Temple Beth Hillel - 20 Pine Street - (845) 778-7374
Walden United Methodist Church – 1206 Route 52 - (845) 778-7035
Youth Activities
The Village is fortunate to have a very active Recreation & Parks Department
that has many youth programs available. Below is an alphabetical listing of the
programs offered:
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After School Program – Free program that runs Monday through Thursday during the school
year only 3:30-5:30pm at the John H. Howland Teen Center at Wooster Memorial Grove
Park. The program is open to all youth ages 12-18 of the Valley Central School District.
(Program follows the Valley Central School Calendar and is not open when there is no school)
Basketball – Registration is in September, practice begins in December, and games are
played in January; Games are played at the John H. Howland Teen Center at Wooster
Memorial Grove Park and Walden Elementary School (Orchard Street). Open to all Town of
Montgomery Residents ages 6-18.
Beach at James W. Olley Community Park – The Beach is open June-August – from 126pm daily.
Christmas in the Square – Features a live nativity, holiday movie viewing, caroling, tree
lighting, and Santa’s arrival. Festivities are held in Village Square the first Thursday of
December annually.
D.A.R.E. – Program put on by the Walden Police Department at Walden Elementary School
and Most Precious Blood School for 5th graders. Its primary mission is to provide children
with the information and skills they need to live drug-and-violence-free lives by teaching
students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.
Easter Egg Hunt – Held annually at James W. Olley Community Park the Saturday prior to
Easter.
Flag Football – Registration is in April and games begin in June; Games are played at
Bradley Park. Open to all Town of Montgomery residents ages 5-14.
Halloween Parade, Haunted House and Hayride – Held at James W. Olley Community
Park on the Saturday prior to Halloween which kicks off the free Haunted House & Hayride
that is open through Halloween weekend.
Indoor Soccer – Registration is in September and games begin in November; Games are
played at the John H. Howland Teen Center at Wooster Memorial Grove Park. Open to all
Town of Montgomery residents ages 5-9.
Movies in the Park – Free movie showings held in Wooster Memorial Grove Park on
selected Saturdays in July and August. Check our website for summer schedule.
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National Night Out Against Crime – National Night Out is an annual community-building
campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to
make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Held the first Tuesday of August at
Bradley Park our event is completely FREE to the public that includes vendors, raffles,
giveaways, and ends with a wonderful firework display.
Outdoor Soccer- Registration is in July and games begin in September; Games are played at
Bradley Park. Open to all Town of Montgomery residents ages 5-12.
Summer Day Camp – Open to all Town of Montgomery residents ages 5-15. The half day
and full day programs are held at James W. Olley Community Park Monday-Friday in July
and August offering daily activities including athletic games, swimming, arts and crafts,
nature walks, and team building activities daily. There are also various field trips planned
throughout the six weeks for an additional cost. Early drop off program is also available.
Summer Youth Leadership Academy – A youth leadership development program for 8th
and 9th graders that begins in July for 6 weeks Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm at the
John H. Howland Teen Center at Wooster Memorial Grove Park. The program covers: The 7
Habits of Highly Effective Teens, community and service learning projects, organizational
and teamwork training, including team leadership training, training in decision making,
including goal-setting and determining priorities, citizenship, and positive social behaviors.
Applications come out in April and are due by the end of June.
Summer Youth Employment Program - Program that provides youth with a positive and
safe form of local summer employment while simultaneously increasing their education in
branding themselves for today’s job market as well as resume and real life skills building.
Summer Employment is approximately 60 hours at a Participating Village of Walden
Business. Open to all Village of Walden residents ages 15-18. Applications come out in
April and are due in June.
Teen Center – Open to all Valley Central students ages 12-18 Fridays and Saturdays from 711pm at the John H. Howland Teen Center at Wooster Memorial Grove Park. During school
breaks and the summer months the teen center is open Monday through Saturday 7-11pm.
Check the Village Calendar for an official schedule.
Tennis Lessons – Registration is in April and lessons begin end of April, weather permitting;
Lessons are given at the Tennis Courts at Bradley Park. Open to all Town of Montgomery
residents ages 5-16.
Walden Little League – For more information and details please contact
the volunteers at: Walden Community Little League, P.O. Box 100,
Walden, NY 12586, (845) 800-2060 or via email at:
[email protected]. Their website is:
http://www.waldenlittleleague.org/
Orange County Cal Ripken League - For more information and details
please contact the volunteers at: PO Box 204, Walden, NY 12586, (845) 778Page 11
2113 or via email at: [email protected]. Their website is: http://www.occrleague.com/
Additional Community Services and Amenities
6K Race – Village of Walden Recreation & Parks Department’s annual 6K Race held the first
Saturday of August. The race begins and ends at James W. Olley Community Park and loops through
the Village of Walden. Registration for runners and non-competitive walkers begins in July. Check
our website in July or call (845) 778-2177 x1524 for more information.
Adult Gym – Town of Montgomery residents ages 18 and older are welcome to join in our pick-up
basketball adult gym held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the months of January-March 9-11pm.
Farmers Market – Held in Walden’s beautiful Village Square during the months of July, August,
and September on Thursdays from 2-7pm. Residents can purchase local wine, honey, produce, and
bakery items from various vendors. EBT Tokens are taken at specific vendor booths. Vendor
applications are accepted early spring. Check the Village website for the most up to date information.
NFL Football Game Bus Trip – Village of Walden Recreation & Parks Department’s annual trip to
a Professional NFL football game offered in the fall to the residents of Walden. Trip includes 1 ticket
to the game, transportation to and from the game, and catered tailgating (beverages are not included).
Check our website beginning in June for registration information or call (845) 778-2177 x1524.
Public Beach – Located at James W. Olley Community Park, the beach is open for public use
beginning mid-June through August from 12pm to 6pm daily. The beach also features a volleyball
court and the park facility has pavilions with BBQ grills and picnic tables also for public use.
Walden Senior Citizen Club – Village of Walden Recreation & Parks Department sponsors a
Village Senior Club that meets Tuesdays at 1pm at the Walden Firehouse (230 Old Orange Avenue).
The Club has its own executive board elected by its membership and provides trips, aerobics classes,
speakers, and of course comradery
Zumba Class – Zumba Fitness Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays year round at the Wooster
Memorial Grove Park from 5:30-6:30pm.
*For a schedule of Village fees, please see the schedule via the attached link:
http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms-minutes-and-agendas (Scroll down to Documents and the fees
are listed by department)
Being a Good Neighbor
You are sure to find good neighbors doing business in downtown Walden. In order to ensure smooth
relations please understand that it is the responsibility of the building owner to manage the following
services. If you are a tenant in a building within the Village of Walden, the management of these
services may be delegated to you by the building owner. Please make sure the responsibility for each
of these services is clearly defined prior to occupancy.
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Snow Shoveling – Entire width of sidewalks must be cleared 24 hours after the end of any
snowfall or ice event. See Chapter 127, Article VI of the Village Code for complete details.
http://ecode360.com/14617019
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Sidewalk Maintenance – Report any defects or hazardous conditions to the Department of
Public Works at 845-778-2177 x1521.
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Residential Trash Removal – Residential refuse is picked up on Tuesdays and recyclables on
Wednesday. Yard Waste is picked up on Thursdays from April through November.
Residential Garbage is levied onto Village property taxes that are paid in June annually. Bulk
Pick Up occurs one week in April as well as October. Please refer to the calendar on the
Village of Walden Website for more details: http://www.villageofwalden.org/events/digitalversion-of-mailed-calendars
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Commercial Trash Removal - For information on Commercial refuse please contact the
Village offices who will put you in contact with the Village Refuse company as businesses are
billed based on the size of the containers being serviced as well as the number of times service
is picked up. Commercial properties are billed quarterly by the Village for refuse service.
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Pooper Scooper Law - Any person owning, harboring, keeping or in charge of any dog,
which dog has deposited its feces upon any Village property or upon the property of another
without the property owner's consent, shall immediately remove such feces or cause it to be
removed and shall dispose of it in a sanitary manner. A person will be considered to have
disposed of feces in a sanitary manner if such person places such material in a bag or wrapper
made of paper, plastic or some similar material and places it in a refuse container which is
regularly emptied by the Village or some other refuse collector or otherwise disposes of such
material on his or her own property.
Utility and Services Considerations
Different Utilities are handled by different entities. Below please find the contact information that
will help you to ensure that utilities are transferred to the current owner or business operator as
appropriate.
Please be aware that there may be hook up/connection/transfer fees associated with all of the utilities
listed below. Be sure to understand fully all the steps involved before the utility will function at your
property and any fees that maybe be incurred.
Water/Sewer – Is managed by the Village of Walden - Call 845-778-2177 ext. 1502 for water/sewer
billing information. Any issues with water please call 845-778-2177 ext. 1522. Any issues with
sewer please call 845-778-2177 ext. 1520. For water or sewer emergencies call the Village Police
Department at 845-778-5595.
Quarterly Water/Sewer Billing Service Periods:
March Invoice – Covers service usage period of November 1st through January 31st
June Invoice – Covers service usage period of February 1st through April 30th
September Invoice - Covers service usage period of May 1st through July 31st
December Invoice – covers service usage period of August 1st through October 31st
Any changes made to water/sewer accounts MUST be done in writing. Please visit one of the links
below if transferring utilities for a convenient form including instructions.
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http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Utility_billing_account_change_form.pdf
http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/Utility_closing_form.pdf
Hydrants - Please keep any fire hydrants clear from bushes, trees, grasses, snow, ice, and any other
debris year round so that in the event of an emergency the hydrants are easily accessible to aide in the
response time and not put your neighbors at any other risks. Please refer to Fire Code 508.5.4 &
508.5.5 for more details.
Hydrant Flushing – Twice annually, during the months of April and October, the water department
must flush the fire hydrants throughout the Village in order to rid the water system of settled
sediment. While this may cause your water to be discolored, please be advised that the water is safe
to drink. We do suggest that residents use caution when doing laundry, particularly white and light
colors, as discoloration may occur.
Natural Gas – Is managed locally by NYSEG. Call (800) 572-1111 or go to
http://www.nyseg.com/contact.html to reach customer service and have the account switched over to
your name.
Electricity – Is managed locally by NYSEG.
http://www.nyseg.com/contact.html to discuss your needs.
Call
(800)
572-1111
or
go
to
Telephone – Is managed locally by Frontier. Call (800) 921-8102 to make sure your location is
currently served, and to change the account information to your name. http://www.frontier.com
Cable TV – Is managed locally by Time Warner. Call 845-567-0036 to inquire if cable service is
available at your location, or how to transfer the current service to your name.
http://www.timewarnercable.com/
Semi-Annual Walden Bulk Pick Up – The Village of Walden provides two Bulk Pick Up
opportunities for each residential neighborhood located in the Village. One in the spring and one in
the fall, check the Village website or the Village bi-monthly calendar for dates and details of what
items are permitted to be left curbside.
Block Party – If interested in throwing a Block Party, a form will need to be filled out and approved
by the Board of Trustees. Visit http://www.villageofwalden.org/forms/block_party_request_form.pdf
for the request form. Please allow ample time for the Board to review your request (Meetings are the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month) prior to your proposed event date.
Mass Transportation
Taxi Service – Full Service Taxis are available in the Village. The following is a list of taxi
companies licensed through the Village of Walden:
o B&D Taxi – 109 Orange Avenue (Walden) 845-778-7143
o Maybrook Taxi – 109 Broadway (Maybrook) 845-590-3118
Rail Service – Metro-North Railroad is available with stations nearby in Campbell Hall, Middletown,
and Beacon. Visit http://www.mta.info/mnr for the most up to date schedules and further details.
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Coach USA Bus Service – Offers daily scheduled service to/from New York City to Upstate NY
points, Colleges, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Bergen and Pike Counties, day tours to Woodbury
Common Premium Outlets and more. The bus stop location in the Village is located at the Orchard
Street Parking Lot. Check their website http://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ss.tickets.asp for
schedules.
Dial-A-Bus – The Town of Montgomery provides a Dial-A-Bus service that operates within the
Town of Montgomery and the Town of Crawford. They service the
villages of Walden, Maybrook, Montgomery, the hamlet of Pine Bush and
Thompson Ridge, Bullville and Searsville areas. The Dial-A-Bus is open
to the public. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an
adult. To make a reservation please contact the office at least one day in
advance of your desired ride. They are a first come, first serve response
service. For information and reservations, call the Town of Montgomery Transportation Department
at (845) 457-2622 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon, Monday through Friday.
The Senior Bus – For those individuals age 60 and over The Town of Montgomery also provides the
Senior Bus. Senior transportation is free of charge, however a donation is encouraged. The Senior bus
makes monthly scheduled trips outside the town and also makes two medical runs each month to any
medical facility on Crystal Run Road in Middletown, Middletown Medical, Orange Radiology and
Horton Hospital. Senior Citizens may also ride the Dial-A-Bus at a reduced fare of $.50. For
information and reservations, call the Town of Montgomery Transportation Department at (845) 4572622 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon, Monday through Friday.
The Walden Community Council
https://www.facebook.com/WaldenCommunityCouncil/?fref=ts
The Walden Community Council (WCC) was organized in 1996 to:
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Encourage the residents to restore pride in their village and community, especially the
downtown shopping area,
Assist Walden business owners in bringing the business people together to work towards the
unified goals of uplifting and beautifying the community,
Provide a unified voice which can present ideas and/or issues to village officials to facilitate
positive changes for the betterment of the community.
Since 1996, the WCC has made tremendous strides towards these goals and has been a primary
contributor to Walden’s recent revitalization.
The Walden Community Council established several committees to focus on specific projects and
initiatives within the village. Some of our committees include:
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Appearance & Beautification
Community Image & Public Relations
Main Street Revitalization
Village Government Relations
Harvest Fest - Every year on the First Saturday in October, the Village of Walden and the
Walden Community Council host the annual Harvest Fest also known as Walden Day.
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Harvest Fest kicks off each year on Friday night with the Little Miss Walden Contest in
Municipal Square at 5:30pm followed by a Family Dance at the Teen Center in Wooster
Grove from 7-9pm. Also called Walden Day, the festival itself is a full day of action-packed
events, shopping, and food for the whole family. Located in the Municipal Square of Walden
in the beautiful Hudson Valley, New York. Admission to Harvest Fest is always FREE!
Walden’s Harvest Fest began in 1986 as a simple harvest celebration; now well over 1,000
visitors and more than 100 vendors attend the one-day event, even traveling from neighboring
states to experience the extraordinary variety of Walden’s culture and entertainment. Harvest
Fest is produced by the Village of Walden and the Walden Community Council. Festival
proceeds are used by the Walden Community Council to support community events and other
local non-profit organizations throughout the year.
https://www.facebook.com/Waldenharvestfest/?fref=ts
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Music in the Grove - The FREE concerts are on Wednesday evenings in July and August at
the Walden Rotary Rail Trail Theater at Wooster Memorial Grove, East Main Street. The
concerts are FREE, open to the public and feature a variety of musical performances. The
Music in the Grove concert series is produced by the Village of Walden Recreation & Parks
Department, Josephine-Louise Public Library, and the Walden Community Council. Check
our websites for the most up to date schedule of concerts.
Walden Sunshine Society
Local volunteer-run community group that specializes in assisting those in need of specialty medical
devices and equipment such as wheel chairs, walkers, crutches, etc. For information or assistance
please contact 845-778-7772.
Walden Business Listing
Below is a listing of Village of Walden Businesses listed by type of business. (We apologize for any
omissions due to printing deadlines or newly formed businesses. To add your business please contact
the Village Clerk at (845) 778-2177 ext. 1501 or [email protected])
Arts & Entertainment:
Big Apple Circus
Hudson Valley Conservatory
New York School of Music
Sarah D Music Studio
Smalling School of the Arts
39 Edmunds Lane
35 E. Main St
42 Orchard St
98 Walnut St
35 Main St
212- 268-2500
845-778-2478
845-778-7594
845-778-4506
845-778-1878
Automotive:
Auto Zone
Expressions Auto Body
Hudson Valley Auto & Tire
Mavis Tire
78 Oak St
83 E. Main St
19 Orange Ave
80 Oak St
845-778-0554
845 778-3540
845 778-7232
845-713-6997
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Newburgh Auto Glass II
Pisano Brothers Auto & RV, Inc
Rich's Automotive
Walor Autobody & Glass
155 Orange Ave
44 Orange Ave
2 North St
33 Railroad Ave
845 778-7117
845 778 5696
845-778-1356
845-778-7582
Banking:
Hometown Bank
Walden Savings Bank
12 Main St
2 Bank St
845-778-2171
845 778-7505
Bars & Restaurants:
Blu Mango Bar & Grill
Conklin Catering
Daxxon Chinese Restaurant
Dunkin Donuts
Franco's Brick Oven Pizza
Giuseppe's Pizza
Green Jade Chinese Restaurant
Guido's Pizzeria
Lillo's Pizza
Marina’s Café
Ming Jie's House
Nevins Family Farm
Subway Restaurant
Sweeney's Irish Pub
The Barnside Café
The Walden Kitchen
Union House
Walden Diner
Zona Rosa Mexican Cuisine
81 E. Main St
42 Orchard St
78 Oak St
123 E. Main St
74 Oak St
1 Main St
3 Orange Ave
35 E. Main St
67 Main St
7 Main St
47 Main St
110 W. Main St
75 E. Main St
33 Orange Ave
42 Orchard St
81 W. Main St
22 Hepper St
23 Orange Ave
39 Main St
845-713-4820
845-741-2631
845 778 3553
845-778-3129
845 778 7574
845 778-1113
845-778-3668
845 778-5878
845 778 5612
845-713-4046
845-778-5530
845-249-6188
845 778 5507
845-778-3337
845-275-7911
845-713-5239
845-778-3775
845 778-8676
845-778-6696
Dry Cleaning/Laundromats:
Royalty Dry Cleaners
Sheeley's Laundromat
Walden Laundromat
150 E. Main St
23 Grant Street
75 E. Main St
845-778-8584
845 778-1612
845-778-5500
Fitness:
Anytime Fitness Walden LLC
Hoshin Black Belt Academy
Ignite Sport Training
McLaughlin’s Fitness Center/Martial Arts
78 Oak St
3 Elm St
78 Oak St
20 Grant St
845-713-5133
845-778-1516
845-500-7518
845-778-2050
Fuel Stations:
Mobil Mart
20 E. Main St
845-778-5475
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Stewarts Shop
Sunoco
77 E. Main St
6 Main St
845-778-0334
845-778-7130
General Services:
Enel Green Power
Frontier Communications
NYSEG
United States Post Office
Walden Wireless
Bradley Ave
75 Orange Ave
40 McKinley Ave
2 Orange Ave
154 W. Main St
978-681-1900
845 778-0194
845-778-7397
845-778-1584
845-787-2405
1 American Way
63 Orange Ave
30 Coldenham Rd
121 Orchard St
19 John St
845-778-1111
845-778-5110
844-778-5511
845-778-2212
845-778-3082
150 Coldenham Rd
55 Coldenham Rd.
845 778-5566
845 778 5808
Medical & Dental Services:
Edgard Quinones, MD
Flanagan Chiropractic
Hampton Family Dentistry of Walden
Hudson River Community Health Center
Masci & Hale Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry
Orange County Foot Care
Walden Medical - Franklin P. Guneratne, MB
William Herrmann DDS
Young Dental
122 E. Main St
70 Oak St
10 Orchard St
75 Orange Ave
88 E. Main St
30 E. Main St
142 S. Montgomery St
160 Old Orange Ave
57 Main St
845-778-0423
845 778 4420
845 778 1835
845-778-2700
845-778-5763
845-778-2633
845 778-5811
845-778-1713
845-778-5457
Not For Profit Organizations:
Catholic Charities Community
Good Samaritan Shop
Hudson Valley Honor Flight
St John Bosco Child & Family Services
Walden Ambulance Corp
Walden VFW
Wallkill Lodge #627-Free & Accepted Masons
8 Scofield St
12 Scofield St
82 W. Main St
18 Ulster Ave
22 S. Montgomery St
4 Oak St
63 Main St
845-778-5628
845-778-2008
845-391-0076
845-778-2745
845-778-5993
845 778 5622
845 778-7148
Pharmacies:
BDRN Pharmacy
Hannaford Pharmacy
108 Orange Ave
78 Oak St
845-778-2620
845-778-1388
Industrial/Manufacturing:
American Lumber Co Inc
American Petroleum
AMPAC
Calfonex Co.
JMJ Industrial & Mechanical
Welding & Fabrication
Spence Engineering
Truffa Seed Co., Inc.
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Medicine Shoppe
Professional Services:
Bruce D. Townsend Attorney at Law
EM JAY Management Corp.
Gridley-Horan Funeral Home Inc
Hagele Architects
Hudson Valley Agents Insurance
Hunter Insurance Services Inc.
Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP
Lustig Real Estate
Mc Adam & Fallon PC
Millspaugh Funeral Home
Olley Engineering
Orange County Rural Development
Advisory Corp
Orange RE Appraisals Inc
Ozman Law Offices
Raymond Lustig, CPA
Related Management Inc
Richard W Hoyt Attorney
RZ Property Management
Sassone Realty
State Farm Insurance
Weeden Land Surveyor Services
Salons & Spas:
Barber Lounge
Best Nail Salon
Denise's Hair Salon
Lucy's Nail Salon
Margarita’s Unisex Salon
T & T Nail Salon
The Hair Café
The Hairworks Unisex Salon
Upper Cutz Barbershop
Schools:
Most Precious Blood School
Valley Nursery School
Walden Elementary School
(Valley Central School District)
38 Grant St
845 778-6661
26 Albany Ave
156 Orange Ave
39 Orchard St
25 Valley Ave
99 W. Main St
40 Main St
158 Orange Ave
1 Bank St
90 Scofield St
22 Bank St
152 Orange Ave
2 S. Montgomery St.
845-778-2228
845-778-2581
845-778-3811
914-232-9493
845-778-2141
845-778-1000
845 778-2121
845-778-7771
845-778-7588
845-778-3200
845-778-5638
845-713-4568
71 Main St
130 W. Main St
1 Bank St
55 Main St
43 Orchard St
11 Walnut St
10 Scofield St
155 W. Main St
62 Main St
845-778-9022
845-778-7700
845 778-2791
845 778-5586
845-778-1800
845-481-0765
845-778-6554
845 778 7113
845 778 7643
15 Orange Ave
78 Oak St
81 E. Main St
37 Main St
43 Main St
13 Orange Avenue
26 E. Main St
58 Main St
86 W. Main St
845-778-1030
845-778-2550
845-778-0323
845-778-4101
845-778-5561
845-713-4161
845-778-3717
845 778 5283
845-313-7944
180 Ulster Ave
70 Scofield St
75 Orchard St
845 778-5719
845-778-1362
845-457-2400
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Specialty Shops:
A to Z Home Improvements
Bark of the Town
Buzzy’s Tree Service
Ciardullo Printing
Breakthrough Weight Loss
Bottle Depot
Gallery Tattoo
Gift Baskets Galore and More
Greer Glass Corp.
Guardian Self Storage
H & H Paper and Plastics
Hogan & Sons Junk Removal
John's Quality Clothiers LTD
Joyeve’s House of Glass
MDS Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Merchant Depot
Millspaugh Furniture House
PK Sun
Popp’s Trophies
Quality Restaurant Repair Svc
R&R Pawn Shop
Riverside Vape
Roosa Jewelers
Ron De Groodt Paving Inc
Seal King Paving
Sheeley's Car Wash
Sohns Appliance
Tickled Pink
Thruway Sporting Goods
Thruway Home Center
Treadal Inc.
Trendsetters Fashion & Accessories
Walden Animal Deli
23 E. Main St
19 Orchard St
32 Pleasant Ave
92 W. Main St
88 W. Main St
22 E. Main St
81A W. Main St
3 Main St
71 Orange Ave
151 Orange Ave
Scofield St
103 W. Main St
19 Main St
49 Main St
49 E. Main St
38 Orange Ave
52 Main St
133 East Ave
158 W. Main St
134 N. Montgomery St
65 Main St
158 W. Main St
21 Main St
49 E. Main St
82 Wait Street
35 Orange Avenue
23-27 Main St
53 Main St
78 Oak St
78 Oak St
9 Elm St
75 E. Main St
145 Hepper St
845-778-2706
845-713-4027
845-778-4297
845 778-5812
845-713-4320
877-685-2496
845-778-2012
845-778-2440
845-457-7071
845 778-4222
845 895-3920
845-820-7214
845 778 7692
845-713-4692
845-713-4598
845-778-4652
845 778 1500
845 778-7754
845-245-6199
845-778-3554
845-778-2420
845-778-1534
845 778 7286
845-778-4268
845-477-5696
845 778-1612
845-778-7124
845-778-2873
845-778-1400
845-778-6634
845-699-5981
845-219-6207
845 778-5252
Supermarket/Food Services:
Country Convenience
Frostee Freeze
Hannaford Supermarket
The Upper West Side Deli
35 E. Main St
123 E. Main St
78 Oak St
1 S. Montgomery St
845 778 3702
845-778-3802
845-778-2220
845 778-5863
Wine, Liquor, Spirits:
Thruway Fine Wines & Liquor
78 Oak St
845-778-7114
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Available Grants, Loans and Incentives
Introduction to the Walden Community Council Main Street Grant Program
The Main Street Grant Program was established to financially assist properties that want to perform
some sort of building renovation. The funds are provided from NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation
to revitalize historical downtowns, mixed-use neighborhood commercial districts and village centers.
Improvements include façade renovations, interior residential upgrades and streetscape
enhancements. Check the Walden Community Council’s website for information and availability of
funds https://www.facebook.com/WaldenCommunityCouncil/?fref=ts
Other Downtown Walden Grants, Loans, and Incentives
There are a number of other grants, loans and incentives that become available from the Village of
Walden or other entities. Village of Walden manages a loan rehabilitation program. This program is
part of the Village Board’s effort to improve housing conditions and the appearance of the Village.
The objective is to bring to standard condition the substandard housing units throughout the Village.
To see if you are eligible for these please check our website links listed below:
Small Cities Loan Brochure & Application http://www.villageofwalden.org/departments/buildinginspector
General information about the County of Orange and State of New York
Doing Business in Orange County
The following links are provided to help you in doing business in Orange County:
Orange County Office of Business Assistance
http://www.orangecountygov.com/orgMain.asp?orgid=192&storyTypeID=&sid
Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
www.orangeny.org
Orange County Partnership
www.ocpartnership.org
Newburgh-Stewart Empire Zone
www.newburgh-stewartedz.org
Stewart International Airport
www.stewartintlairport.com
Agriculture
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Business Licenses, Business Permits
Business Taxes
Complaints
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Contracting with New York State
Economic Development
Ending a Business
Incorporation
Labor-Management Relations
Lottery Information
Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Not-For-Profit Organizations
Professional Licensing
Rules and Regulations
Small Business Information
Starting a Business
Tax Incentives
Workforce / Employment Information
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Orange County and Town of Montgomery Chambers of Commerce
The Walden area is served by two Chambers of Commerce. Please use the contact information below
for each Chamber depending on your needs.
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Nearly 2,000 businesses and organizations have discovered that membership
in the Orange County Chamber of Commerce -- one of the 10 largest
chambers of commerce in New York State -- is one of the best decisions
they have ever made.
The Chamber offers many opportunities to develop new business
relationships through participation in events such as Business Networking
Blasts, General Membership Breakfasts, Small Business Roundtables,
educational programs, trade shows and social events.
As of the publication date of this package, the annual fee to join the Chamber of Commerce was
$457.00.
30 Scott's Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549
Tel (845) 457-9700
Fax (845) 457-8799
Email [email protected]
Web www.orangeny.com
Town of Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
The Town of Montgomery Chamber of Commerce is a civic organization
dedicated to serving local businesses. Located in the scenic New York
Hudson Valley, the Chamber of Commerce serves the Town of
Montgomery and the villages of Walden, Maybrook, and Montgomery
located in Orange County. TMCC has been in existence since 1976 and is
currently made up of about 150 local businesses. As of the publication date
of this package, the annual fee to join the Chamber of Commerce is $50.
The Chamber meets on a monthly basis, offering a chance to meet fellow business persons, learn
about new businesses and cultural events in the town, thereby helping the business community
prosper. Twice a year "Mixers" are sponsored in the community. They provide an opportunity to
network in a relaxed atmosphere. In the spring they hold their annual "Business of the Year" dinner,
and in the Fall they hold another dinner event. In short, they offer something for everyone, with a
dues structure that won't hurt your budget.
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PO BOX 662, Montgomery, NY 12549
Tel (845) 213-4066
Email [email protected]
Web www.townofmontgomerychamber.com
Introduction to SCORE/Small business counseling
SCORE is a nonprofit association that aids the formation, growth
and success of America’s small businesses. Nationwide, 10,500
volunteer, business experts donate their skills, experience and insights
through free, confidential counseling.
The closest SCORE chapter is the Orange County SCORE chapter located at:
Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center
30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: (845) 457-9700
Email [email protected]
Web: http://scorebusinessadvice.com/
Other helpful resources
Small Business Services
www.esd.ny.gov/smallbusiness.html
NYS Division of Corporations, State Records and UCC
www.dos.ny.gov/corps/
New York Main Street Program
www.nyshcr.org/programs/nymainstreet
Town of Montgomery
http://www.townofmontgomery.com/
Valley Central School District
www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Google Local Business Center
A great way to make sure that the public can begin finding your business is to be listed in Google.
Once you are listed with Google you can be sure other internet sites, phone directories, etc., will pick
up your business information. You can control the information that Google displays about your
business by “claiming your business” at Google Places for Business (www.google.com/local/add)
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